Rachel E. Henning

Rachel E. Henning, 99, of Blakeslee, died Saturday, June 29, after a brief illness in the hospice unit at Geisinger South Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Fern Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Emma (Starner) Wildrick and the late Johnson Jacob.

She had worked as secretary treasurer for Tunkhannock Township for many years. She was also a beloved housewife throughout her marriage.

Rachel was an active member of the Blakeslee United Methodist Church throughout her life, such as playing the piano, Sunday school teacher, and being active in the church choir. She attended Blakeslee United Methodist Church for many years. She also enjoyed playing cards and going to bingo.

Rachel graduated in 1932 from Tobyhanna Township and was the oldest living alumni from the school.

She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Henning and wife, Liz, of Blakeslee, Willard Henning and wife Irene, of Blakeslee, and George Henning and wife, Laurel, of Blakeslee; two daughters, Marjorie Katcavage and husband, Charles, of Bear Creek, and Elizabeth DeBiase and husband, Jim, of Chester, Va.; one brother, Floyd "Jim" Wildrick and wife, Ruth of Blakeslee; one sister, Elsie Gower of Gilbert; as well as 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Blakeslee United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Healey officiating. Burial will be in the Blakeslee Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 1, at Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville, and from 10 a.m. Tuesday to the time of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blakeslee United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 142, Blakeslee, PA 18610.